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Welfare Checks (2008)

Movie 89 min

Comedy Drama

Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!

Ernest J. Johnson Director Ernest J. Johnson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2008
Runtime
89 min
Budget
$100,000
IMDb
tt1339196
Studio
Praying Mothers Production

Themes

Cast

Dana Tipton Joyce Alberta Jones Mama Lottie Chimere Polk Joann Electra Davis Crystal Anthony M. Bertram Ace Gerald Webb Gerald Webb Charles Robert L. Avery Mike Hidekun Hah Sho Hung Trae Ireland Trae Ireland Paul Darryl McKeller Mocha Deja Lewis Smith Shantral Kenneth Glover Tyrone Dana Williams Paula Dee Wright Aunt Gloria Mark Broadnax Al Sriniaus Kanury Mynell Mercellous Hinton Richie Emet Kimbal Richie's Friend

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Frequently asked questions

What is Welfare Checks about?
Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!
Who directed Welfare Checks?
Welfare Checks was directed by Ernest J. Johnson.
Who stars in Welfare Checks?
Welfare Checks stars Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones, Chimere Polk, Electra Davis.
When was Welfare Checks released?
Welfare Checks is a 2008 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Welfare Checks?
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